
How much voltage/current is "dangerous"?
"Electrocution" from a 12 Volt DC source would be extremely unlikely. In worst-case situations, it could happen. Related: Full copy of standard ECMA287 - Safety of electronic equipment. …
What is the easiest way to lower the DC output (reduce voltage)?
\$\begingroup\$ "You don't need a heat-sink for 7805 with 13-14 volt input" - This is outright wrong: The voltage alone does not determine heat generated in a linear regulator, the power …
How to reduce DC voltage using resistors?
Feb 8, 2023 · For a heavier load (500mA or more), a DC-DC would be better. There are adjustable modules available. And now, a Hacktastical cheep-and-cheerful idea: Go to a …
Change Direction of 12 V DC Motor Rotation using Relay
The circuit has a dc motor, 2 relays, and 2 limit switches. The interlocks are important, because if the 2 relays are energized at the same time, it is a short circuit. As drawn, the whole circuit is …
Protect DC Circuit from too much voltage
Sep 24, 2019 · How do I protect a 3v DC circuit from being damaged, if someone accidentally plugs in a 12v power supply? The circuit will draw much less than 1 amp.
What do solid/striped lines on a wire indicate?
Sep 4, 2012 · The solid/dashed lines on wires like the ones pictured in your question are used to indicate polarity e.g. for the "wall wart" power supplies.
Choosing power supply, how to get the voltage and current ratings?
type of voltage: AC or DC ; current; If your device or broken wall wart says 9 V DC, get a 9 V DC replacement. The right voltage and type of voltage are important: a too high voltage may …
What are the highest DC and AC voltages or currents that can be ...
Sep 16, 2014 · \$\begingroup\$ Last paragraph is not quite spot-on: DC causes permanent muscle contraction and thus the danger with DC is that you can't let go. On the other hand, the …
Is it possible to power an AC light bulb with DC voltage, if not then ...
Nov 11, 2020 · What you mean: the battery voltage has dropped 60 mV. If the lightbulb was designed to work on 2.4 V, why would the manufacturer list "(AC 100-240V, 60 Hz)" on the …
What happens when AC voltage is supplied to DC equipment and …
Jan 13, 2016 · I would like to know what would happen if a 240V AC supply is fed to a DC equipment panel or an electronic DC circuit and if a 250V DC supply was fed to an AC motor? …